Other arrangements of Twentysomething
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Af ter (F#m)years of ex pen sive ed u (D7)ca tion,
a (F#m)car full of books and an ti ci (G7)pa tion,
I’m an (F#m)ex pert on Shake speare and that’s a (Em7)hell of a lot, but the (C#)world don’t need schol ars as (C)much as I thought.
May be I’ll go trav ’ling (D7)for a year,
(F#m)find ing my self
or start a ca (G7)reer.
I could (F#m)work for the poor, though I’m (Em7)hun gry for fame, we (C#)all seem so diff ’rent but (C)we’re just the same.
May be go to the gym so I (D7)don’t get fat.
Aren’t (F#m)things more eas y
with a tight six (G7)pack?
(F#m)Who knows the an swers, (Em7)who do you trust?
I (C#)can’t e ven sep a rate (C)love from lust.
May be I’ll move back home and pay (D7)off my loans,
work ing (F#m)nine to five,
an swer ing (G7)phones.
(F#m)Don’t make me live for my (Em7)Fri day nights, (C#)drink ing eight pints and (C)get ting in fights.
I don’t (F#m)want to get up, just (Em7)let me lie in; (C#)leave me a lone, I’m a twen ty some (C)thing.
May be I’ll just (F#maj7)fall in love;
(Bmaj7)that could solve it all.
Phi (Bmaj7)los o phers say
that (F#maj7)that’s e nough;
there (Dmaj7)sure ly must be more,
oo.
Love ain’t the an swer, (D7)nor is work;
the (F#m)truth e ludes me
so much it (G7)hurts.
But I’m (F#m)still hav ing fun and I (Em7)guess that’s the key, I’m a (C#)twen ty some thing and I’ll (C)keep be ing me.
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Twentysomething — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Twentysomething" by Jamie Cullum: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F#, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Twentysomething”
- What key is "Twentysomething" by Jamie Cullum played in?
- Twentysomething is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Twentysomething"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Twentysomething" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Twentysomething"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Twentysomething"?
- "Twentysomething" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Twentysomething"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Bmaj7, C, C#7, C7, D7, D9, Dmaj7, Em7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Jamie Cullum can I play here?
- Try "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO", "ALL AT SEA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Twentysomething" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Twentysomething" by Jamie Cullum. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Twentysomething" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Twentysomething" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.